"Capitol Riot Defendant with Manslaughter Conviction Poses New Threat, Released from Custody"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO
Edward Richmond Jr., a former U.S. Army soldier convicted of manslaughter in Iraq, has been arrested for attacking police officers with a baton during the U.S. Capitol riot. Prosecutors argue that he poses a new danger, citing the discovery of an assault rifle and ammunition in his closet despite being barred from owning firearms due to his manslaughter conviction. They also claim he took steps to evade authorities and may be a flight risk. A federal magistrate judge initially denied the Justice Department's bid to detain Richmond, but prosecutors have appealed the ruling and are seeking emergency consideration of the matter.
